3583/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For removal of a section of existing front railings, dwarf wall & hedge; widening of the existing pedestrian entrance to provide a 2.6m wide vehicular entrance with gates to match existing gate; new hard landscaped car parking surface in the front garden and associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would adversely impact the architectural heritage of a Protected Structure and Residential Conservation Area, result in the loss of public on-street parking, and potentially damage a street tree.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of historic railings and soft landscaping would negatively impact the special architectural character, fabric, and setting of the Protected Structure and the surrounding Residential Conservation Area.
  • The development would result in the loss of public on-street parking to accommodate a private entrance, which contravenes city policies regarding the management of kerbside activity and parking needs.
  • The applicant failed to provide evidence that the proposed works would not cause damage to the street tree and its root zone, posing a threat to the local amenity and environmental strategy.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BHA2 (e) and (h)BHA4Appendix 5 Section 4.3.7SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5Section 15.6.9Appendix 5 Section 4.3.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission to remove a section of historic front railings at 88 Leinster Road, a Protected Structure, to facilitate a new vehicular entrance and off-street parking space. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that it would degrade the historic fabric and character of the site and the wider Residential Conservation Area. Additionally, the loss of on-street parking and the potential negative impact on a street tree were cited as significant concerns that wo...
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